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Vietnam, Singapore step up cooperation on energy, trade, technology

HANOI: Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Singaporean Minister-in-Charge of Energy, and Science and Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry Tan See Leng have agreed to continue close coordination in implementing key areas of cooperation, particularly in energy, industry, trade and science and technology. The two ministers held talks […]

Pests damage rice crops in some townships in Arakan

Saw Shin May Farmers have reported that pests have harmed rice crops in some townships within Arakan (Rakhine) during this farming season. The townships impacted by pest damage are recognized as the primary rice-producing regions in Arakan State, including Mrauk-U, Kyauktaw, Ponnagyun, Minbya, and some other townships. As stated by U Htun Win, a farmer […]

Rice Cultivation in India, Map, Requirement, Methods, Growth

Know about rice cultivation in India including its types, growth seasons, ideal climate, major producing states, production trends, and global export details By Prafulla Vats Rice is an integral component of India’s dietary and agricultural identity. As the staple food for the majority of the Indian population, it occupies a central position not only in […]

Good seed rice quality directly influences crop success

An Arkansas Rice Processing Program study compared drying conditions for seed rice performance using X-ray imaging. John Lovett, Science Writer, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture At a Glance Rice grown for seed rice was the focus of a yearlong Arkansas Rice Processing Program investigation using X-ray imaging to determine the impact of higher […]

India’s new conditions on rice import will not impact Bangladesh market

Staff Correspondent – Dhaka A large portion of Bangladesh’s rice imports come from India. Recently, India imposed new conditions on its rice exports. However, these changes have not yet affected the Bangladesh market. Officials of the food directorate say that in addition to having sufficient stock, global rice prices have fallen and there are alternative […]

2025 Japan Rice Harvest Seen Rising to 7.48 M. Tons

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s 2025 staple rice harvest is forecast to reach a nine-year high of 7,477,000 tons, up 10 pct from the previous year, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The harvest amount is, thus, expected to exceed 7 million tons for the first time since 2022, the ministry added. This year’s crop estimate […]

Agriculture Minister Claims Indonesia to Achieve Rice Self-Sufficiency in Three Months

Reporter: Eka Yudha Saputra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said that Indonesia will achieve rice self-sufficiency within three months, ahead of the initial target. Amran stated that President Prabowo Subianto’s initial goal was to achieve food self-sufficiency within four years. Then, after 21 days, the target changed from four years to […]

World Rice Prices Fall to 2015 Levels

The base price of rice in Asia has dropped to the lowest level in the past decade. This situation will lead to a decrease in expenses for households and countries dependent on imports, according to agronews.ua. Bloomberg reports that, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association, wholesale prices for Thai white rice with 5% broken […]